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Module Title |
Organisational Psychology
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Module Code |
HR301
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School |
DCUBS
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Melrona Kirrane | Office Number | Q118 |
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Level |
3
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To provide students with a firm understanding of the substantive issues addressed by organisational psychology in modern organisational life.
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Learning Outcomes
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7 Students should develop an understanding and insight into the perspectives and applications of psychological theory in work and organisational settings.
7 Much of class work will involve group discussion and problem solving.
7 Due to course content and teaching methodology, students will develop the ability to research, diagnose and prescribe solutions to perceived organisational difficulties.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
51
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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The Field of Work and Organisational Psychology
2. Methodology and Research in Work and Organisational Psychology
3. Organisations as Psychological Environments
4. The individual at work
5. Work and Stress
6. Leadership and Leadership Styles
7. Understanding and Managing Organisational change
8. Skill Acquisition
9. Understanding Organisational Culture
10. Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Arnold, J., Cooper, C., & Robertson, I. (1998) Work Psychology: Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace. Pitman
Fincham, R. & P. Rhodes (1992) The Individual, Work and Organisation: Behavioural Studies for Business and Management. OUP.
Smither, R.D. (1994) The Psychology of Work and Human Performance. Harper Collins.
Spector, P. (1996) Industrial and Organisational Psychology: Research and Practice. Wiley.
Warr, P. (1987) Psychology at Work. Penguin.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AF | BA in Accounting & Finance |
| BS | Bachelor of Business Studies |
| BSI | Business Studies ( with INTRA ) |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| EBF | BA in European Business (French) |
| EBG | BA in European Business (German) |
| EBS | BA in European Business (Spanish) |
| EBT | BA in European Business (Trans.Studies) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| IBLFG | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Ge) |
| IBLFS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Sp) |
| IBLGS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Ge/Sp) |
| IBLJ | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Japanese) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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